The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
€ 44,000
€ 43,700
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 300 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat GTE
56.8
71.3
79.5
58.4
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.8 in
Height
58.4 in
111.8
184.5
109.7
191.9
184.5 in
Length
191.9 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat GTE
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.12 %
General
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat GTE
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 264
Engine Series
M 264.920
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
254 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 300
254 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
13.5 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Mercedes C 300
35 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
26 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
612 mi
Range
2219 mi
Mercedes C 300
612 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
Environmental Impact
127 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
26.6 kWh
Mercedes C 300
127 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
266 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
